Saluting veterans part of V-Day festivities

Hundreds of valentines distributed at VA hospital

9:19 PM,
Feb. 9, 2013

Written by

Alesha L. Crews
| Iowa City Press-Citizen

For many, Valentine's Day serves as a time of year to celebrate romantic relationships, but for some, it marks a time of year to honor Americans who have served in the military.

Veterans receiving treatment at the Iowa City VA Health Care System received valentines Saturday from more than 30 visitors as part of The National Salute to Veteran Patients, which annually is observed during the week of Valentine's Day to honor veterans, encourage Americans to visit hospitalized veterans and promote VA volunteerism.

Hundreds of valentines were donated by local schools, volunteer organizations ...